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A gated secured property offers a pool, Jacuzzi, rec room with ping pong, gas grills in grassy picnic area, outdoor showers and more. General Manager available during the day with 24-hour on-site security.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

Upon booking I will provide you with check-in instructions and information on the many attractions and sites in the area and throughout Oahu.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

On your way you may stop in Kapolei for groceries, or right in Makaha at Tamura's, (100 year old market chain) just before the Princess, is where "locals" go for their food shopping. You'll find great locally prepared foods for take out, groceries and a good selection of wines, beers and spirits. The local population is very friendly and exude the true "Aloha Spirit" the islands are known for and sometimes missing in overcrowded Waikiki area. There are the usual commuter traffic issues as the local population heads to Honolulu for work and return home to Makaha at night, so plan your day trips accordingly.

Owner

Tess Pilati

Member Since 2016

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within one hour

Speaks

English

Calendar last updated:

13 Aug 2018

About Tess Pilati

Aloha! E' komo mai' "Welcome, come in to my home"
I'm happy to be able to offer you my wonderful Oasis on Oahu....I love to stay here for my own "staycation", or let my family stay here when their visiting me here. It is just too nice not to share, so I welcome you to stay here too, and enjoy the peace, privacy and fun! It's a special place to me, and I hope you find it wonderful too.

Why Tess Pilati chose Mākaha

This is a unique location as it has the most pristine, unspoiled and uninhabited beach I've ever seen on Oahu! I chose this particular condo unit because of its swanky and comfortable feel. It offers a spacial, open feel with a private lanai. It's so peaceful here, and close to so many great outdoor adventures, amenities and conveniences. I have stayed in many tropical resorts. You rarely get this close to a nearly secluded beach as this anywhere in the world! There is a possibility of seeing turtles and monk seals lounging on your beach and you can see the whales and more go by right from your lanai. It is easy traveling to anywhere on this island for day trip adventures, although there is so much to do and see here right in Makaha~!
Situated in a rural community reminiscent of "Old Hawaii" Makaha feels like life just got a little slower. I enjoy sharing this special property with my family when they visit, and with vacationers who are seeking a quiet get-away in one of the most beautiful beachfront settings you'll ever find in the world. Many of my guests book for the following year as soon as they get home!

What makes this Condo unique

You'll love this modern, swanky unit with an open floorpan. Spacious & Open to amazing views of ocean and mountain. Several activities can be done right here near the snorkeling, fishing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, surfing and more!
Enter through a private, gated entry to this 5th floor condo (perfect floor height) after you enter a gated, secure, spacious, convenient parking lot to bldg. Security is always making rounds day and night and will assist with your check in procedures and pass out your parking pass and access the elevators upon your arrival, day or night.
As soon as you exit the elevator with private key fob to your floor, you will see the gorgeous beach and ocean! Spectacular!
Enjoy 650 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor living area.
You overlook the beautiful Lahilahi mountain, turtle beach and direct unobstructed ocean views.
Master bedroom has sliding glass doors that open to your private patio as well.l
There is an outdoor bar and refrigerator on your lanai.
Comfortable indoor and outdoor furniture,
Tastefully decorated, tropical theme, very comfy memory foam queen sofa bed and a queen in master. In addition, there are floor futons for singles, kids, so you don't have to use the sofa bed. Enjoy the soothing sound of the ocean.
1.5 baths and a tub/shower combination with a huge walk in closet including lots of amenities for enjoying the beach, water, tennis court, recreation room, and more!
I look forward to hosting you and yours in this gorgeous setting!

Facilities

Internet

Air Conditioning

Swimming pool

Accessible

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

Hot Tub

Parking

TV

No Smoking

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2

Bedroom 1

1 Large Double Bed

Private air conditioned master bedroom with large closet, built in koa wood dresser. Wall-mounted HDTV and comfortable queen size bed.

Dining

Dine on the lanai overlooking the ocean and beach, or inside at a built-in dining table.

Dining Area

comfy seating for 2 people

Entertainment

Books

Game Room

Games

Ping Pong Table

Satellite / Cable

Cable Television
High Speed Internet
Wifi

Stereo

Tabletop MP3 Player (Bluetooth)

Television

2 HDTV's avaiable:
- Wall-mounted Smart HDTV with HDMI in bedroom
- Countertop Smart HDTV with HDMI in living area

Toys

Choose from a variety of water sports and toys to enjoy, complimentary for our guests use: surfboards, body boards, snorkeling gear, tennis gear, and more!

Outside

Terrace

Garden

BBQ area and lawn for your enjoyment

Barbecue

Available to Hawaiian Princess Resort Guests Only

Tennis

Available to Hawaiian Princess Resort Guests Only; secure and on the property

Water Sports Gear

Choose from a variety of water sports and toys to enjoy, complimentary for our guests use: body boards, snorkeling gear, tennis gear, and more!

Suitability

wheelchair accessible

Pool / Spa

Communal Pool

Hot Tub

Available to Hawaiian Princess Resort Guests Only

Private Pool

Available to Hawaiian Princess Resort Guests Only

Attractions

playground

churches

Health/Beauty Spa

library

marina

cinemas

recreation centre

restaurants

ruins

theme parks

water parks

Leisure Activities

scenic drives

beachcombing

Boating

horse riding

luaus

paddle boating

photography

bird watching

Shelling

Shopping

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Wildlife Viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

laundrette - serviced

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

Parasailing

Basketball Court

deepsea fishing

fishing

fly fishing

golf

golf pass optional

hiking

hunting

ice skating

jet skiing

Kayaking

mountain biking

mountain climbing

mountaineering

cycling

pier fishing

rafting

Rock Climbing

sailing

diving

ski

snorkelling

Snorkeling/Diving

surf fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

water skiing

water tubing

wind-surfing

Notes

The sunset-ocean view is nothing short of breathtaking. Cable, internet, WiFi.
Dining & entertainment options galore...from $ to $$$$ at the Ko'olina Resort. Many small local venues too. The ocean in front of the Princess has a live coral reef with bountiful sea life, with the ability to swim and snorkel along with the sea turtles. In the winter, observe the whales and killer whales, from your private lanai, or see dolphins in the cove year-round. You will often see a monk seal or two sunning themselves on the beach, sometimes alongside turtles. When the surf's up, you can boogie board or even surf! When you stay at the Princess, these activities can be experienced right outside your front door. Resort amenities also include a pool, Jacuzzi, picnic area, tennis court and a a game room with a ping pong table, nearby are two outstanding golf courses, deep sea fishing and dive tours from the marina, and many hikes.

House Rules

Check-in: 16:00

Check-out: 10:00

Cancellation Policy

100% refund for cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date. 50% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

35 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

1 - 6 of 35

Perfect! Don't overpack or overthink it, just do it!

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

SANDY L.Florence, MT

If you crave peace and natural beauty, this is it! But if you need entitlement and a manicured world around you for miles, maybe keep looking.We drove out of the busy city craziness to the real people, and then this slice of heaven! We walked into the condo and it glowed with the sunset all around. Absolutely sparkled! Very roomy and comfortable with everything you could need. Loved this particular unit with the wrap-around lanai. Check-in was a breeze with the very funny (and knowledgeable) Wendell. The condo, the beach, the view...all spectacular! Snorkeled with turtles, octopus, eel, barracuda (WOW), and many many other beauties. The local people are very kind and generous. We loved watching their antics and skill at the beach, and how they congregate to celebrate family and community together all up and down their beautiful beaches. After a long winter for us, this was soothing to our souls! Tess was great to communicate with and beyond generous! Can't thank you enough, and hope to come back. Our only regret was not staying here for much, MUCH LONGER. We will continue "to live in a state of thankfulness." Mahalo indeed, Tess!!!

Submitted 3 May 2018

Owner's Response:

Aloha and Mahalo for the wonderful review. Please come back again! My maternal side of the family is from Montana, (Bozeman to be exact) and this can be a very cold time of year there! I am happy to share the Hawaiian Princess with people from all over the world. They are as stunned as I am with the beauty of our gorgeous beach next to Mt. Lahi Lahi.

Wonderful apartment at the foot of a fabulous beach.

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

John H.Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

My wife, daughter and I spent 8 days in Tess' wonderful apartment, and had one of the greatest vacations any of us can remember. The apartment is about 40-45 minutes outside of Honolulu, so if you're one of those people who really wants to be at packed beaches, in the middle of the city, walking distance, etc, great, good for you, go to Waikiki. For those folks who like to make their own vacation experiences, this place is an absolute gem and I can't help but recommend it highly to anyone who's thinking of visiting Oahu.

From the secluded beach (saw five turtles, one octopus and roughly a million fish while snorkeling) to the local restaurants, to the beautiful leeward coast drive, the joys of staying here were a highlight of the trip for my family. And the apartment is phenomenal - a wraparound balcony, wonderful kitchen setup, a closet so comprehensively stocked that we really could have just travelled with a toothbrush and a couple pairs of clothes. It's safe, clean and you could have a fantastic vacation if all you did was travel to the nearby beach and back. We found it served as a great staging point for our trips around the island as well, and had great fun going from place to place coming back to our beloved apartment.

We received a lovely call from Tess making sure we were all taken care of, and I think that Wendell, one of the security staff, gave us one of the most entertaining/hilarious check-ins I have ever had staying away from home. We will fondly remember our time here at Tess' apartment, and my wife and I would both absolutely love to come back if the opportunity arises. My daughter loved it even more - she found out that there was a unit in the building for sale and she wanted to buy it. She's six.

Submitted 4 Apr 2018

Owner's Response:

What a great time had by all! I love to receive these reviews and I love sharing the condo with everyone in the world!

Thanks for taking the time to make a review and I have forwarded your entertaining review to all the staff.

Mahalo!

Tess

Everything you need....including everything you didn't even think you needed!

5/5

Stayed Dec 2017

Wendy Gig Harbor, Washington

The corner unit here really is the one to pick. The wrap-around lanai made a huge difference in managing the sandy boogie boards, wet shoes, etc. It also makes the view one unbroken panorama. It's easy to imagine you are the only people around when sitting out to watch the sunrise or sunset.

The location is off the tourist track so be prepared to stock up on groceries and hang out and do NOTHING but sit on the beach and your lanai and soak up the sun and salty air. The condo is incredibly well-stocked and included everything we could possibly need.

My kids loved it too and are hoping we can return soon. Mahalo and Merry Christmas!

Submitted 18 Dec 2017

Owner's Response:

Aloha Wendy...what great news to hear your opinion on your recent stay here at the Princess! Thanks for the heads up on the kids' likes and the fun you had. Hope to host you and your family again in the future!

Mahalo,

Tess

Very nice condo on a great beach

5/5

Stayed Nov 2017

Andreas K.

We spent 8 great days (2 adults, 2 kids) at this very nice condo. The beach is untoppable and the sunsets from the lanai are absolutely stunning. The condo is equipped with everything we needed. We would definitely rent this condo again. Highly recommended! Thanks Tess for everything and many greetings from the Swiss family :-)

Submitted 19 Nov 2017

Owner's Response:

Aloha!

Thank you SWISS FAMILY KNOBEL (haha) for the wonderful review and I'm so glad everything was wonderful!

Mahalo,

Tess

Fall holiday

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Janice P.Bc canada

Beautiful place. This condo has everything you would ever need, beach toys, highchair, playpen, snorkeling. Towels and many chairs. The view was outstanding. Grocery store 5 min drive. Tess is very easy to get a hold off and prompt with answers. Beach waves were high the first week but swimmable the second. We travelled all over the island with our rental car. Don’t hesitate to book this place if you can. Thank you

Submitted 5 Nov 2017

Owner's Response:

Mahalo you Janice for the wonderful review, it was so nice to talk with you during your visit and I'm very happy that you enjoyed your visit to my vacation condo. Hope to host you again in the future!

Aloha!

Tess

Perfect Stay

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Deb M.

This is the perfect location is you are looking for paradise. The condo is beautiful as pictured, the beach is just outside the door, the pool and whirlpool are immaculate. If you are planning lots of sightseeing and activities or looking for great nightlife this probably isn't the place for you as traffic can be a hassle and it can take a couple hours to get to the North shore or Windward side of the island. But Pearl Harbour is only 45 minutes away. There is a lovely grocery store close to the condo and lots of fast food restaurants. We felt very secure and never felt uncomfortable. Tess provided us with lots of great material and instructions before we left. This place is heaven on earth.

Submitted 13 Oct 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you for taking the time to review my Hawaiian Princess condo!

Yes there is commuter traffic in and around Makaha (this is where many of the Hawaiian workers in the trades, shows and hotels live) and so it is recommended when attending activities elsewhere on Oahu, it's best leaving the condo after 8 am and returning back to the condo before 4 pm or after 7 pm. The commuters are usually back and forth to work between 6 am and returning home to Makaha on the highway around 3 to 5 pm.

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future!

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Location

Mākaha, HI, USA

Located on a secluded and magical beach, this oceanfront corner condominium at the Hawaiian Princess Resort in Makaha, an old Hawaiian town on Oahu's West Shore.

Surrounded by ocean, mountains, and a small town feel away from the crowds, you'll have endless of outdoor adventures to pursue in the area. Or...just relax on your beautiful beach, in my opinion, one of the best beaches on Oahu!